Guidebook for Isle of Mull
Parks & Nature
Stupendous scenery, eagles, otters, Ben More, Mull's only Munro (highest mountain), beaches and waterdalls
Loch Na Keal
Stupendous scenery, eagles, otters, Ben More, Mull's only Munro (highest mountain), beaches and waterdalls
This is a must do.
Perfect white sand bay with shallow sea entry.
Huge expanse of sand and highly conserved machair grass and rare plants like orchids.
Walk to the old pier or the deserted settlement above the bay.
In peak season there is an ice cream shop in an upturned boat.
There are public toilets here and parking off road areas.
Up the hill is a brilliant sculpture trail through the woods with a small zip line, and there is a great cafe at the top with arts and crafts workshops and gallery.
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Calgary Beach
This is a must do.
Perfect white sand bay with shallow sea entry.
Huge expanse of sand and highly conserved machair grass and rare plants like orchids.
Walk to the old pier or the deserted settlement above the bay.
In peak season there is an ice cream shop in an upturned boat.
There are public toilets here and parking off road areas.
Up the hill is a brilliant sculpture trail through the woods with a small zip line, and there is a great cafe at the top with arts and crafts workshops and gallery.
Not too far from Otter Holt and The Nest this is a tranquil walk alongside a beautiful Loch. There is a private stately home on the other side of the Loch and lots of photo opportunities with wildlife too.
Loch Ba
Not too far from Otter Holt and The Nest this is a tranquil walk alongside a beautiful Loch. There is a private stately home on the other side of the Loch and lots of photo opportunities with wildlife too.
Munro baggers and general walkers all like this mountain, it's also Mull's only munro.
On a good day the views are phenomenal but often the summit has a halo of mist. Although it's not a particularly difficult climb, please ensure you dress appropriately for changeable weather and with strong boots, as it's partial scree and can be dangerous.
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Ben More
Munro baggers and general walkers all like this mountain, it's also Mull's only munro.
On a good day the views are phenomenal but often the summit has a halo of mist. Although it's not a particularly difficult climb, please ensure you dress appropriately for changeable weather and with strong boots, as it's partial scree and can be dangerous.
A place of great historical resonance and phenomenal views. A short walk to the sand and shell beach. Always quiet and tranquil.
Aros Castle
A place of great historical resonance and phenomenal views. A short walk to the sand and shell beach. Always quiet and tranquil.
Great for swimming, walking, beautiful sandy beaches, great scenery, otters, cafe with toilets, also a castle, mausoleum and tiny church to see. The track here is long, twisty and narrow, but worth it
Lochbuie
Great for swimming, walking, beautiful sandy beaches, great scenery, otters, cafe with toilets, also a castle, mausoleum and tiny church to see. The track here is long, twisty and narrow, but worth it
Glengorm Castle
Great walks, nursery garden, fabulous cafe, very scenic
Stunning cottage gardens, panoramic views from top, entry via donation, open every day, plant sales
Lip na Cloiche Gardens, Nursery & Crafts
Stunning cottage gardens, panoramic views from top, entry via donation, open every day, plant sales
Quaint village, good well stocked general store, and oldest pub on Mull selling food and drinks, close to Calgary Bay and Croig beaches
Dervaig
Quaint village, good well stocked general store, and oldest pub on Mull selling food and drinks, close to Calgary Bay and Croig beaches
Fishnish
Forest walks and bird hide on banks of the Sound of Mull
Transport free island. Perfect for long or short walks. Passenger ferry takes 5 mins from Ulva Ferry. Great cafe. Otters. Historical
Ulva
Transport free island. Perfect for long or short walks. Passenger ferry takes 5 mins from Ulva Ferry. Great cafe. Otters. Historical
Picturesque harbour. Quiet sandy beaches, great cristal clear seas for swimming, seals, good walks
Croig
Picturesque harbour. Quiet sandy beaches, great cristal clear seas for swimming, seals, good walks
Small campsite on loch side, pony trekking, great walks either beside the loch, up through Forestry or over hills to find deserted settlements. Great views of Ben More. Otters and eagles
Killiechronan
Small campsite on loch side, pony trekking, great walks either beside the loch, up through Forestry or over hills to find deserted settlements. Great views of Ben More. Otters and eagles
Food Scene
Great little cafe in the village of Salen. Perfect for dropping by after a day's sightseeing, or picking up a few items for a delicious packed lunch. Great homemade soups and cakes too.
The Coffee Pot
Great little cafe in the village of Salen. Perfect for dropping by after a day's sightseeing, or picking up a few items for a delicious packed lunch. Great homemade soups and cakes too.
What a place. Take the small ferryboat from Ulva Ferry (30 mins drive from Salen) costing around £5 return. This is an adventure in itself, as the island is car free and walking is king. Wildlife and landscape photographers dream. The food here is brilliant.
Daytime only, simple food, done well, serving fresher than fresh seafood like scallops, crab, massive prawns and more. The soups are inventive and delicious as are the baguettes and paninis, and the baking is devine. Go, go, go, it's a must!
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The Boathouse
Oskamull - Isle of UlvaWhat a place. Take the small ferryboat from Ulva Ferry (30 mins drive from Salen) costing around £5 return. This is an adventure in itself, as the island is car free and walking is king. Wildlife and landscape photographers dream. The food here is brilliant.
Daytime only, simple food, done well, serving fresher than fresh seafood like scallops, crab, massive prawns and more. The soups are inventive and delicious as are the baguettes and paninis, and the baking is devine. Go, go, go, it's a must!
A great addition to Salen village amenities, with locally produced food at good prices. Eat in or takeaway. Coffee, cakes and lunches etc
The Little Bespoke Bakery
A great addition to Salen village amenities, with locally produced food at good prices. Eat in or takeaway. Coffee, cakes and lunches etc
Fab little place to grab a picnic. Few benches for impromptu eat outs. Simple takeaway fare. All homemade. Some crafts and gifts on sale also.
The Hen House
Fab little place to grab a picnic. Few benches for impromptu eat outs. Simple takeaway fare. All homemade. Some crafts and gifts on sale also.
Good food, outdoor sitting, good to watch light aircraft as it is beside the airfield
Glenforsa Hotel
Good food, outdoor sitting, good to watch light aircraft as it is beside the airfield
Food Scene
Great places to eat from cafes and roadside food shacks to bookings only restaurants
Great little cafe in the village of Salen. Perfect for dropping by after a day's sightseeing, or picking up a few items for a delicious packed lunch. Great homemade soups and cakes too.
The Coffee Pot
Great little cafe in the village of Salen. Perfect for dropping by after a day's sightseeing, or picking up a few items for a delicious packed lunch. Great homemade soups and cakes too.
Food shack selling takeaway food, small but varied menu, such as fish and chips, local burgers, lamb shank, Indian butter chicken, and vegetarian options. Five minutes walk away, perfect for a night or two off from cooking
The Taste of Mull
Food shack selling takeaway food, small but varied menu, such as fish and chips, local burgers, lamb shank, Indian butter chicken, and vegetarian options. Five minutes walk away, perfect for a night or two off from cooking
Quiet hidden beaches
Local insider knowledge
This is a place you'd just drive through and wouldn't even take much of a glance, as there isn't anywhere to stop to admire the view. But, if you can, park near a small bridge, by a tree, near a small waterfall, you will see a gate on the sea side of the road. Walk through, closing the gate behind you, as there may be Highland cows, which are harmless enough (don't approach them though and keep dogs on leads) and the track takes you to a stunning, quiet sandy bay. Fantastic for swimming, snorkeling, sandwiches, sandcastles, seal spotting and sunbathing.
Kilninian
This is a place you'd just drive through and wouldn't even take much of a glance, as there isn't anywhere to stop to admire the view. But, if you can, park near a small bridge, by a tree, near a small waterfall, you will see a gate on the sea side of the road. Walk through, closing the gate behind you, as there may be Highland cows, which are harmless enough (don't approach them though and keep dogs on leads) and the track takes you to a stunning, quiet sandy bay. Fantastic for swimming, snorkeling, sandwiches, sandcastles, seal spotting and sunbathing.
The beach at the foot of this castle is small but stunning. Perfect for picnics, swimming, quiet meditation,or beach combing. Good for spotting dolphins, seals and otters
Aros
The beach at the foot of this castle is small but stunning. Perfect for picnics, swimming, quiet meditation,or beach combing. Good for spotting dolphins, seals and otters
Food Scene
This is a place you'd just drive through and wouldn't even take much of a glance, as there isn't anywhere to stop to admire the view. But, if you can, park near a small bridge, by a tree, near a small waterfall, you will see a gate on the sea side of the road. Walk through, closing the gate behind you, as there may be Highland cows, which are harmless enough (don't approach them though and keep dogs on leads) and the track takes you to a stunning, quiet sandy bay. Fantastic for swimming, snorkeling, sandwiches, sandcastles, seal spotting and sunbathing.
Kilninian
This is a place you'd just drive through and wouldn't even take much of a glance, as there isn't anywhere to stop to admire the view. But, if you can, park near a small bridge, by a tree, near a small waterfall, you will see a gate on the sea side of the road. Walk through, closing the gate behind you, as there may be Highland cows, which are harmless enough (don't approach them though and keep dogs on leads) and the track takes you to a stunning, quiet sandy bay. Fantastic for swimming, snorkeling, sandwiches, sandcastles, seal spotting and sunbathing.
Towns and Villages
Around Salen walk into Forestry and back through village. Old pier to watch sunset, also hire kayaks. Great for seals, otters, dolphins. Salen old boats photo opportunity. Coffee Pot, Taste of Mull and Bespoke Cafe for light meals and takeaways. Facilities, petrol station, Pub, Doctor, Church, general store and hardware store. Nice walks beside the sea. Also electric bike hire
Salen
Around Salen walk into Forestry and back through village. Old pier to watch sunset, also hire kayaks. Great for seals, otters, dolphins. Salen old boats photo opportunity. Coffee Pot, Taste of Mull and Bespoke Cafe for light meals and takeaways. Facilities, petrol station, Pub, Doctor, Church, general store and hardware store. Nice walks beside the sea. Also electric bike hire